I have chosen the way of faithfulness; I have set my heart on your laws.

Deuteronomy 30:19

This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live

Joshua 24:15

But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”

Oh Susie, your flower art is beautiful! (You would have LOVED the art and faith retreat — you should consider it in the future! :)) I can so relate with your feelings about opening yourself to the possibility of failing, but what freedom there is when we push it aside and do whatever we fear anyway! Only Christ’s strength can help me do this but you’ve discovered a beautiful truth that when you choose him and cling to his word, you find peace and joy you could never have dreamed of! Susie, I loved having you along with me on my Italy journey via Instagram — thanks for accompanying me, friend! xoxo

Valerie- so glad you are back safely and had a wonderful time! It looked so beautiful! Thank you for sharing your trip with us all- I am glad you can relate to my feelings and love the words you shared here. Grateful for your thoughts and encouragement! 🙂 with much love

This poem brings tears to my eyes, Susie. Thank you for reminding me that it’s not about doing right things, but it’s because we are His. “And in the parts I don’t understand I will take hold of your strong hand…” I needed this reminder today that I don’t need to understand everything. I just need to hold His hand. You have encouraged my heart today. Hugs!

Trudi- I am so glad that the Lord spoke to your heart through this today!!!( an answer to my prayers) I find that there is so much I don’t understand and am learning to be ok with it as long as I know who holds me and can believe that He is good. Knowing that I am His somehow feels safe to me?! I like that 🙂 and need to be reassured of that a lot.- sending much love and hugs to you tonight trudi! You are so very loved!